Calkins: Ja Morant takes on Steph Curry — as the Grizzlies take on the world
Ja Morant is a killer — on and off the court.
Rallings, bridge activist clash at council over police residency
At stake is a possible move to take a ballot question off the ballot in November that would expand residency requirement for police and firefighters.
County Commission panel weighs MATA funding ideas
Participants at a Shelby County public transportation ad hoc committee examined a number of ways the county can find dedicated funding for MATA.
Germantown Planning Commission endorses cell tower, Thornwood hotel
Germantown's Planning Commission reviewed and endorsed Thornwood's amended outline plan Tuesday evening, allowing a second hotel. Additionally, a cell tower near Dogwood Elementary School won support.
Everything you need to know about the Iguodala-Grizzlies’ ongoing saga
What's the deal with the Grizzlies and Andre Iguodala? If you haven’t been following this on-again/off-again saga this season, here’s your chance to catch up.
Update: Elemento Neapolitan Pizzeria to close; new venture expected in the Crosstown space
Elemento will close in less than two weeks, but Crosstown's co-leader Todd Richardson hinted that the restaurant's space may not be empty for long.
‘LLJR': Four letters and a memory for Tiger forward, other players
Lance Thomas is dedicating this season to a friend who was killed in a fight in October. But the dedication spreads beyond Thomas and the Tigers.
Accustomed to change, Damonte Coxie ready for last season as Tiger
Damonte Coxie plans to continue the culture the Tigers have established through change during his redshirt senior season.
Burying children is ‘saddest thing,’ Hardaway says in touting new law
Spurred by deaths of children, local legislators pushing laws to stiffen shooting penalties.
Sheraton plans upgrade of city’s original convention center hotel, seeks tax breaks
The owners of the Sheraton convention center hotel will seek a 30-year PILOT – payment in lieu of taxes – incentive for a major renovation of the 600-room, two-tower hotel.
Wraps come off plans for new Lakeland high school
Lakeland school board members get first glimpse of high school design.
Airport hits record for origin, destination
Memphis International Airport served 4.6 million passengers in 2019, its largest number ever of passengers traveling to or from the Memphis area.
Wilco to perform at Shell Yeah! series
Levitt Shell officials are planning four ticketed benefit concerts to aid in preservation of the park.
Metro
Heidi Kuhn injured in car crash, expected to recover
Kuhn, the former Shelby County Criminal Court clerk who is running for Congress, and her husband were injured in a car crash in Memphis.
Arts & Culture Shelby Farms Park unveiling new and improved Starry Nights light show
Elections Watch the Tennessee Press Association’s governor-candidate forum live Oct. 27
Elections Here’s what congressional candidates Charlie Hatcher and Chaz Molder told reporters after joint appearance
Elections Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee families
Business
Broad Avenue celebrates its continued reinvention with the annual Art Walk
As some businesses have come and gone, Broad Avenue continues to reinvent itself, with Saturday’s Art Walk as a chance to celebrate the street’s past while helping ensure its future.
Premium Business Store fire in Collierville kills parrot mascot Popeye
Premium Transportation & Logistics Millington to roll out rideshare program by Thanksgiving
Business SpaceX facing $6.1M in penalties for potential environmental violations
Premium Health Care Demolition permit filed for former East Memphis Hampton Inn
Sports
LaNorris Sellers has three TDs and South Carolina rallies to beat Tennessee
Sellers and the Gamecocks rallied to beat No. 11 Tennessee 27-24 after a three-game losing streak.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Kicking off her first season at the helm, Coach Hana Haden unleashes her Tigers
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: It’s finally about basketball for Memphis. And it looks good.
Memphis Grizzlies Boozer comes up big as Grizzlies spoil Warriors’ home opener
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers prove their point in exhibition win at Mississippi State
Food
Sound Bites: Smashburgers, ‘filet o’ Phish,’ gummy bears get Gussied Up for bar’s opening
Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.
Recipes Recipe Exchange: Jones Orchard pumpkin pie
Suburbs
Senatobia police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy has resigned, mayor says
Sgt. Hunter Foster had been cleared of criminal wrongdoing by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office after its monthslong probe concluded his use of force had been justified.
Premium Business Store fire in Collierville kills parrot mascot Popeye
Arts & Culture
Broad Avenue celebrates its continued reinvention with the annual Art Walk
As some businesses have come and gone, Broad Avenue continues to reinvent itself, with Saturday’s Art Walk as a chance to celebrate the street’s past while helping ensure its future.
Arts & Culture Shelby Farms Park unveiling new and improved Starry Nights light show
Opinion
Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee families
“When dangerous offenders are released on bond and commit more crimes, innocent Tennesseans pay the price. If Amendment 1 passes in November, judges in our community and statewide will have the authority they need to keep violent offenders in custody.” Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bailRelated content:
Elections Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bail
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Smashburgers, ‘filet o’ Phish,’ gummy bears get Gussied Up for bar’s opening
Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meet the new Muddy’s Bake Shop owners
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.